Tsogo Sun Holdings. JSE: TSH

Background of Tsogo Sun

With a history stretching back to its establishment by business magnate Sol Kerzner in 1969, Tsogo Sun is today one of Africa’s largest hospitality, gaming and entertainment groups. The company owns and operates a large portfolio of casinos, entertainment destinations and hotel destinations across South Africa and in Mozambique, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, Zambia, the Seychelles and Middle East.

Tsogo Sun shares are available to buy on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), where the group has a market cap of more than R30 billion.

Tsogo Sun Shares Growth Driver

In the important Gaming division, Tsogo Sun drives growth by placing gaming and entertainment complexes in urban areas which are entertainment hubs for the communities they serve. An important aspect of the operating model is to ensure that facilities remain attractive and relevant, while mutually beneficial relationships with restaurant, retail and entertainment tenants are key to maintaining footfall. The rewards programme is also important, as 75% of revenue is generated by reward club members.

In the Hotel division, diversification of the portfolio is a key differentiator for driving performance. The group offers a wide variety of quality, budget through to luxury, hotel products. Tsogo Sun opts not to use the popular ‘asset light’ model of many competitors, choosing instead to operate on a more capital intensive basis which retains control and quality of hotels. Non-core assets are sometimes held for sale in order to enhance the portfolio.

Depsite a constrained consumer environment, Tsogo Sun’s financial data for 2016 illustrated a strong year for the group. Overall income increased by 8% to more than R12 billion, with both divisions registering profit increases. In addition to organic growth, a total of R962 million was spent to buy hotel businesses and expand existing properties. This included the group deciding to buy a 25% stake of Redefine BDL Hotel Management and International Hotel Group, which has opened a platform for growth in the UK and European markets. Profit for the year increased from R1.7 billion to R1.8 billion, while shareholders enjoyed a 10% increase in full year dividends to 98 cents per share.

Tsogo Sun Group Investor Tip

Tsogo Sun share price has enjoyed a strong run on the live online JSE stocks chart, rising from R19.85 in December 2015 to R28.70 a year later. Tsogo Sun shares have proved to be a profitable buy for investors, and continue to be one of the blue-chip leisure stocks. Indications are that there is potential for further upside growth in Tsogo Sun share price, especially if the economy in South Africa strengthens. International diversification will also play a key role in the future.

Tsogo Sun Major Shareholders

Sector

Travel & Leisure

Industry

Gaming & Hotels

Sub industry

Gaming & Hotels

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